Washington QB Jacob Eason Declares for 2020 NFL Draft

The University of Washington Huskies junior quarterback announced his decision to declare for the 2020 NFL draft.

"After contemplating my future with my family and coaches, I have decided to forego my 5th year of college and enter the 2020 NFL Draft," Eason wrote, in part. "The opportunity to play quarterback in the NFL has been a lifelong dream, and my heart is set on the challenge ahead."

Read Eason's full letter below:

Jacob Eason @skinnyqb10

Thank you Husky nation! https://t.co/apDKvh8d5s

Eason's collegiate career ended on Saturday when the Huskies topped Boise State 38-7 in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Washington finished 2019 at 8-5.

Eason threw for 210 yards and one touchdown on 22-of-32 passing against Boise State. This was the Lake Stevens, Washington, native's first year starting for the Huskies after redshirting 2018 following histransferfrom Georgia to the Huskies on Feb. 2018.

"There are warts with Eason—limited starting time is a big one, and critics will point to his struggles against better competition—but NFL coaches and scouts love big arms, tall quarterbacks and cocky passers. Eason is all three, and if he declares for the draft, he could become a first-round pick.

"It's easy to imagine Bruce Arians thinking about Eason as a replacement for Jameis Winston, or Tom Telesco thinking Eason can be the heir apparent to Philip Rivers. With supply and demand way out of whack at quarterback, players with Eason's gifts rarely fall in the draft."

The 2020 NFL draft will begin on April 23 in Las Vegas.

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